Winning the Battle

Jun28

Have you noticed that the people of the world don’t seem to be going through as many struggles as believers are? Right now, problems are plaguing the children of God. Physically, spiritually, financially, emotionally; every day appears to be worse than before. Have you ever stopped to wonder why?

There is a huge battle going on in the spiritual realm. If people are following the “world’s” way, they are not considered a threat. However, if they believe in Christ, they are considered a huge, terrible threat.

Our battles are not of this world. We are told in II Corinthians 10:3-4: “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons. For the weapons of our warfare are not physical, but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds.”

Satan carefully strategizes and is trying to get you to waiver. He is doing everything he can to make you think wrong thoughts and not believe who you are in Christ. Satan is very good in setting up strongholds every chance he gets; cunningly deceiving all of those who will listen to his lies. He doesn’t want you realizing that YOU ARE MORE THAN A CONQUERER!

That is why we must always be on guard. Every time a thought comes into your mind, you need to ask yourself if it lines up with God’s word or not. If it doesn’t, dismiss it immediately. Then, find a scripture that contradicts the thought, in order to put your mind back in alignment with God’s word. This will help build your confidence, your faith, and help you stand tall against all of the adversity.

You are a threat to Satan. He knows his time is short and he needs to get every one of us going down the wrong path. The more he can throw at us, the more we start doubting our calling and who we are. Don’t let Satan dim your light! You are a CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD. Peace, love, joy, and victory are yours for the taking!

Below, I have included a YouTube link for a wonder song by Britt Nicole, called “Ready or Not”. It is a great way for you to remain focused on fulfilling your destiny. Whenever you need a pick-me-up, listen to this song and let God fill your heart. You have a purpose and nothing can stop you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fccqaKTz3Ko

Bye Bye Struggles

Jun22

As we go through our daily lives, we tend to look at what “WE” should do. I should do this…I should do that. I should pray more. I should tithe more. I should read the Bible more. I should have helped more. I shouldn’t have watched that show. I shouldn’t have lost my temper. I shouldn’t have had that nasty thought. And so on, and so on, and so on.

Satan loves to keep us in this type of mindset. Every time something goes wrong, he loves to make us look at what we should or should not have done. Making us feel bad, stressed, or worried.

However, what we need to realize is that God does not see us when He looks from Heaven. He sees Jesus. I John 4:17 “…because as He is, so are we in this world.”

When you accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, you accepted Jesus as your substitute. It is no longer YOUR effort but HIS. God wants you to understand that you are IN CHRIST JESUS! That means every single time you see yourself lacking, look to Jesus and His finished work.

We can’t earn God’s love or blessings…we already have them. We can not do more because Jesus already did. Everything that comes against us, Jesus already conquered. All we need to do is rest in His finished work because Jesus lives within us.

When a sickness is attacking you, See Jesus.
When your finances are depleting, See Jesus.
When you are struggling with addictions, See Jesus.
When you need a miraculous solution, See Jesus.

So, let’s stop struggling and blaming ourselves today. Instead, let’s be more like David in the Psalms when He prayed “Look upon your anointed one (Jesus) and bless me”. It is by embracing Jesus and resting in His finished work, our answers lie. You may not be able to see or touch your solution yet. But, HE is your answer. Nothing that comes against you will prosper.

Greater is He

Every Day Blessings

Jun14

When you wake up in the morning, how do you look upon your day? Are you stressed with all the things you need to accomplish or do you wake up and say THANK YOU LORD, I’m excited about what you have in store for me today?

How ever you see your day begin is the kind of day you will encounter. If you start your day with thanksgiving, no matter what happens to you, you will be able to easily overcome the pressures and stresses. But, if you begin your day thinking o’ man, here we go again…it dramatically effects your outcome.

See, when you can look back over the years and see God’s goodness and blessings, you can be positive that they will continue. You will be able to know that all is well, no matter what you see in the natural. God works in mysterious ways and you never see His blessings coming towards you until they hit you over the head. That’s His amazing grace upon you. There is nothing you can do to earn His grace; it is a free gift from Him. Once you accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, you received God’s forgiveness of sins, as well as, His free gift of Grace. (Ephesians 2:4-8)

By your willingness to trust, listen, and surrender to Him; brings the blessings to you unexpectedly. They are never early and never late. They always seem to come at the very last minute which takes a lot of faith on your part; knowing that He will provide whatever it is you need, at the very moment you need it.

So, embrace and thank Him for His amazing grace that is bolting towards you. Thank Him for helping you in those dark moments when you can’t see a way out. And, thank Him for His blessings that will continue to run you down and over take you.

He is the Alpha and Omega. (Revelation 1:8) Nothing is too hard or impossible for Him! (Luke 1:37) For He created you exactly the way you are and knows every strand of hair on your head. So, be positive and confident in all your ways. There is no telling what God will bring if you start knowing that every day is a blessing for something amazing to happen!

Defeating Strongholds

Dec21

This week’s message is very simple. I truly believe that God’s word is final and it never returns void. (Isaiah 55:11) Which basically means that when you speak God’s word over your life, it will accomplish everything that it says.

Now on the flip side of things, I also believe that the devil wants to keep us in strongholds. Whether it is a bad doctor’s report, loss of a job, poverty, depression, addictions or anything in between. He wants us to remain in the chains of bondage.

Well, today we are going to break those strongholds for good! For, It is written, “when two or more agree, it will be done.” (Matthew 18:19) God’s word is final so let’s agree today. Repeat after me…

Father, today, I stand in agreement that Your word is above all else. It doesn’t matter what is going on in my life. It doesn’t matter what things look like or what people think about me. Lord, today I declare that every stronghold in my life, my family’s life and my friend’s lives are broken today. I believe and receive Your completeness and Your wholeness; physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually; in every area of our lives. In Jesus’ mighty name. Praise the Lord. Amen.